The highest reward for man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it. —John Ruskin
“The highest reward for man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it.”

John Ruskin poet, writer, art critic


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This quote is a good one for all of us to follow.It's very rewarding everyday

Anonymous, April 21, 2022

The highest reward for man’s toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it.

Anonymous, March 19, 2019

I don't suppose he meant "tired, broke, and single" by that, did he?

StarSword from North Carolina, November 16, 2016

thats true

sly meek from Accra Ghana, August 5, 2016

Its really nice lines

Kapil from India , July 8, 2016

TRUE

Ceasar from NY, June 29, 2016

Well written, this quote rises above the rest. No farther from the truth. I use these quotes to my children, every time that we are indulge in any conversation. Especially, my military son in the US Airforce. Very inspiring, love it.

Pamela from Philadelphia, June 28, 2016

It's all organic and personal achievement in the circle of life in our journey to enlightenment

Hippie Gypsy from This planet called Earth, June 28, 2016

Like it

Mike from Texas, June 28, 2016

The toil offers opportunities to break out of comfort zones, recognize hidden abilities, seek new challenges, and most importantly, overcome doubts and fears.

Steve from Missouri , June 28, 2016

I love this, there are so many people that always want a physical reward for something they do. This quote says it all. We have to go beyond physical.

Diana from Greer, SC, June 28, 2016

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